political science job rumors

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1. SLACkerProf
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   Since it looks like the UK system is about to be dealt a devastating blow, I'm betting that there will be a flood of applications from folks over there. Will SCs take these applicants seriously, and move to get a top-flight, proven, scholar from the UK, or will they focus primarily upon American and Canadian products? One issue is teaching structure there, which doesn't prepare UK academics for the US system. They do, however, generally have a more impressive research portfolio when compared to their peers here.

   As if the market wasn't bad enough, now this.

   http://www.timeshighereducation.co.uk/story.asp?sectioncode=26&storycode=413873&c=1

   Posted 2 years ago #

2. midwestprof
   Member

   "They do, however, generally have a more impressive research portfolio when compared to their peers here."

   Are you serious?

   Posted 2 years ago #

3. Dr. Blah
   .edu verified member

   It's going to be interesting to see how this plays out. Those numbers do look terrifying. Wonder how this is going to play out with the lack of tenure?

   Posted 2 years ago #

4. someone_here
   .edu verified member

   I don't know that I expect a huge influx of Brits ... moving across the pond is a pretty big decision, especially if you've got a family. But who knows.

   Posted 2 years ago #

5. khakis
   Member

   Hmm. "Brain drain from British to American universities." Never heard that one before. The resources have always been better over here, and most British political scientists who are 1) competitive for American research university positions and 2) movable have already been picked off. I wouldn't really expect much additional movement.

   Posted 2 years ago #

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